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Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial
Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival
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La Plata Electric Association offers scholarships, D.C. trip for students
Applications open for 2026 educational aid, Youth Tour
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Morning fire destroys Mancos home; no injuries reported
Cause of blaze still being investigated
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Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights
Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline
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Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?
Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments
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Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires
The urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness
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Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus
Latinx-focused work group opposes the surveillance technology
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La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval
Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back
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‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights
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Photo: Ringing for a good cause
Chad Byler drops cash into the Red Kettle as Nicole Gritis, left, and Sherry Exum-Teterson, both with the Wells Group, ring Salvation Army bells on Tuesday in front of south…
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LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed
Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety
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Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’
CORE Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law
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More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district
Board president resigns amid rising tensions
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Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death
Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge
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Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down
Police department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE
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Incumbents outspend newcomers in Durango board of education election
Six candidates spent more than $17,000 on advertising-related services
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Mountain Middle School eighth grader writes 160-page World War II book
Student inspired by veteran grandfather, fascination with topic
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Durango forms focus group to study Animas River Trail safety
Residents to explore possible speed limit
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Escalante Middle School students learn value of agriculture in greenhouse class
Seventh and eighth graders grow and sell their own plants, herbs
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KSUT among public radio stations fighting Trump administration over funding cuts
Lawsuit claims executive order infringed on First Amendment rights
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Fort Lewis College brings in nearly $1 million on GivingTuesday
Amount breaks previous records, officials say
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Durango Turkey Trot 2025 results
Runners finish the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile race on Thursday at Fort Lewis College. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Place | Participant | Age | Time 1: Charlie Dillman, 19 – 0:26:29…
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San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures
Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts
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Second measles case reported in Montezuma County
County health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed
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Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango
Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids
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Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes
Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March
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City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’
Code applies to future commercial, large residential projects
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Durango businesses collect winter gear for those in need
Cold Weather Cozies drive aims to help unhoused residents stay warm
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Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026
City projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain
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Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way
Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions